St. Matthew students share spirit of giving
Students learned about growing, gathering and giving food last month at St. Matthew Catholic School. In November, teachers played the part of pilgrims and Indians as students sampled vegetables from the school garden. Later, students decorated boxes that were used for the donation of turkey, stuffing, vegetables and pies to local families over Thanksgiving. In […]
Bishop Snyder girls sign with colleges
Several members of the Bishop John J. Snyder Cardinals Softball Team signed on to play softball for college during a ceremony at the school last month. Christine Hume will go to Rhodes College, Andrea Neswiacheny will attend the University of Central Florida, Shelby Wood will play for Palm Beach Atlantic University and Sydney Wright will […]
Area children, students take mark at McKenzie’s Run
The Third Annual McKenzie’s Run was a highlight of November, bringing scores of runners and students to EverBank field for a fun morning of health and exercise. This year’s race captain was Jaguars Quarterback Blaine Gabbert. The run honors Bolles student McKenzie Noelle Wilson, who passed away in 2010, and raised funds for The McKenzie […]
San Jose Episcopal hails fall
San Jose Episcopal Day School hosted its annual Fall Festival last month on its San Jose campus. In addition to providing food and fun for the students – including a popular cookie walk – the event also served as an alumni gathering opportunity. Guests enjoyed mingling at the campus and visiting their favorite teachers.
St. Matthew new odysseys
The 2012-2013 school year has been full of new adventures and academic fun at St. Matthew Catholic School. And like every morning should be, the school year started off with a good, warm breakfast. Students enjoyed breakfast in the cafeteria during the school’s first annual principal-student event. Students explored science with the recent “Odyssey of […]
A real magnet: Ortega Elementary has waiting list
Ortega Elementary School has gotten off to a successful start in 2012 with a full slate of activities – and a full student roster. The museum magnet school has a waiting list and more than 60 new magnet students enrolled in the 2012-2013 school year. The neighborhood magnet school is making good use of the […]
Nonprofit hones in on area private schools for student success
Focus on Excellence program launched this fall Getting students through school and into college is a challenge for any family – particularly in today’s economic climate. But add at-risk and financially drained to a bright student’s load, and many would-be college leaders slip through the cracks. A local nonprofit organization aims to change that outcome. […]
Birthday party fosters philanthropy
San Jose resident Caroline Giddens took the focus off herself and put it on the needs of others during her 10th birthday party this fall. Instead of bringing gifts, Giddens asked her friends to bring new socks or underwear. The items were donated to the Foster Closet (www.fostercloset.org). The group provides clothing for local foster […]
